by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USD as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #421 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 421 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in South Dakota | 2 of 9 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 39 of 124 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Associate’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at USD includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 94 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 6 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota conferred 74 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD earn a median of $54,135 a year. This is lower than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is below $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota conferred 2 associate’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
USD is not currently ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the associate’s level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from USD identified as men.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences associate’s degree graduates at USD were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a associate’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9 |
